Slide, Flip and Turn for everyone

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WHAT IS A SLIDE IN TRANSFORMATION?

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A slide is when a shape moves from one place to another without turning or flipping. It stays the same size and shape.

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WHAT IS A FLIP IN TRANSFORMATION?

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A flip is when a shape is turned over to create a mirror image. It looks the same but is reversed.

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WHAT IS A TURN IN TRANSFORMATION?

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A turn is when a shape rotates around a point. It can turn left or right.

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EXAMPLE OF A SLIDE:

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If you move a triangle from one side of the paper to the other without changing its direction, that is a slide.

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EXAMPLE OF A FLIP:

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If you flip a rectangle over a line, it creates a mirror image of the rectangle.

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EXAMPLE OF A TURN:

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If you spin a square around a point in the center, that is a turn.

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WHAT IS REFLECTION?

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Reflection is another word for flip. It shows how a shape looks when it is flipped over a line.

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WHAT IS TRANSLATION?

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Translation is another word for slide. It means moving a shape without changing its size or direction.

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WHAT IS ROTATION?

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Rotation is another word for turn. It means moving a shape around a point.

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HOW DOES A SLIDE DIFFER FROM A FLIP?

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A slide moves a shape without changing its direction, while a flip creates a mirror image.